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Well I finally got down to my problem. I busted piston is what I found. I still dont have a clue what happen or how it busted, but it did. Maybe just a defected part or something. still dont know how the coolant got mixed either. So hope fully when I get it all back to together, It doesnt have...

Well If you have read any of my last post this week, you should know Ive been have a bad issue with my nearly brand new motor. either I have a broken rod or piston. So I go to pull the oil pan of to check it out (have already disassembled the whole top halfof the motor...exhaust manifolr, intake...

Hey guys, long time no post. Well I've put about 30K on my new engine I installed a while back(89' LX). I have not had one problem whatsoever, until now. Lately it's been a little rough starting in the morning and I think that is just because my fuel pump is going out. anyways on my way home...

Im wondering what gears in the rear came stock on a 89' 2.3 auto? 3.55? im looking to upgrade them this weekend and wanted something a litter better, but not too extreme because I still do alot of freeway driving being its my daily driver. what would be a good upgrade...3.73? are 4.10 gonna be...

i've been searching all around my city/state to find some replacement fuel hoses (the one that come off the fuel rail and hook to the metal lines). obviously i have had no luck in the past week of searching. i called ford and they don't make them anymore, they told me to go to a yard and search...

does this sound like a good deal. sounds like it will make a little more power than my pos. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7941972664&category=33615

the clips that hold the fuel lines, off the fuel rail, to the fuel lines, in the engine bay are two different kinds of clips? the one is your average fuel line clip, like the ones that hold the lines on the fuel filter. but the other one is different. why is this? i went to every parts store to...

i dont know anything about auto trannys. i picked up some Aamco Dextron III Mercon fliud (is this ok). the Dextron III Mercon through me of a little since the dipstick says to only use Mercon fliud. How many quarts does it take? i put about 3/4 of a quart in the torqe converter when i mated the...

i know you should'nt drive a car with just a header on it unless you want burnt valves or something along those lines. but would it be alright to just crank the motor over to see if it will actually start (first time ever having gas ran in it). i just got it all together after about 6 month of...

i know when it comes to the parts for the 2.3 we ALL use motorcraft when its available. well what about motorcraft oil. in the "how many quarts w/ filter change" thread, it is obvious we prefer the motorcraft filter. everyone tells me to use mobil 1 or valvoline conventional oil to break in my 0...

well i found another plug in my engine i didn't see before. i looked on my 89' daily driver and there is a sensor there. it is on the driver's side towards the firewall on the block, not the head. it appears to be the only sensor on the block. heres a pic i found of a 2.3. this is the best i...

is the shifter on a aod mustang the same shifter on my a4ld? i know they look identical installed, but can i pull one from a auto 5.0 and use it on my POS?

On my new motor there is a plug in this hole. on my 89' that is my daily driver it is used. does anyone know what screws in this hole? almost started the motor w/o it.

hey i am finally ready to turn over my reman'd motor wit 0 miles(never seen fliuds) i cant wait..just wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what kind of oil i should use in it for the initial break in. i live in portland, or and its always about 25-45 degrees outside. any suggestion welcome.

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i have and 89 2.3. I found a BA set of black powdercoated cobras that are 4 lug. but i was unsure if i could stuff that wide of a wheel under and 89. i know the 91's and up could fit slightly bigger wheels. what if i have my car at stock ride heigt?

im just finishing up the last few touches to crank over my brand new motor. i guess i lost a sensor in the process though. what kind of sensor goes on the top of the bottem half of the intake (right by the fuel rail)? Thanks in advance. :flag:

Does it really matter what brand of pcv valve you put in a n/a? i Know the turbo motors like the motorcraft as far as tune-up goes. If so, where can i find one? i've been to AZ and Baxter's so far. :flag:

i have a newly reman'ed motor that im getting ready to crank over this weekend (crossing my fingers). i was just wondering if any had any suggestions on the brand or wieght of oil to use in the break in. i use 20w/50 in the 2.3 i drive now, but that is only because of the 130k+ miles and the...

how important is the little reinforcing plate that goes on the flywheel on an a4ld? my car is just about finished but i just found this plate. its a round thin plate with 6 holes on it. i think it goes on before or after the flywheel. Do I Really Have to Take my Engine out to put this in. or am...